Factors influencing urban heat Island in Surabaya, Indonesia | |
| Author | Kurniati, Ayu Candra |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.UE-14-07 |
| Subject(s) | Urban heat island--Indonesia--Surabaya Electric power consumption--Indonesia--Surabaya |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Science in Urban Environmental Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. UE-14-07 |
| Abstract | Increased population and urban development have raised the use of energy and effected to urban environment . Consequently, it has resulted in the decrease of the green space while escalating the air pollution. Furthermore, it create s UHI affected to urban dwellers in many ways. This research is therefore to identify the current conditions, determine most significant factors and to enhance current strategies for address UHI in Surabaya, Indonesia. Mixed qualitative and quantitative method is used in this research. Document and statistical data related to man - made and natural factors is used for DPSIR, then determined it into most significant factors by using PLSR. Document review, stakeholders opinion and literature review were utilized to recommend strategies for addressing UHI. The main finding of this research is the most significant factors influencing UHI, which are provision of green space, electricity consumption and use of asphalt. This research has identified that UHI is not a new issue in Indonesia, but there is an incomplete understanding to the process and address of UHI in the city level. Comprehensive approach in needed to establish ed and implement ed strategy, planning and program . Hence, is important to manage and measure the urban environmental issues. The recommendation in this research is in order to enhance the implementation of appropriate strategies to address UHI. Furthermore, the result of this research can be used as a baseline study for deeply understanding and addressing UHI in Surabaya and other cities. Key words: electricity consumption, green space, PLS - R analysis, significant factors, UHI |
| Year | 2014 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. UE-14-07 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Urban Environmental and Management (UE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Vilas Nitivattananon |
| Examination Committee(s) | Santoso, Djoen San;Shobhakar Dhakal |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship;Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2014 |